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Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 355 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted January 16, 2013

Tobias is a wonderful school. The teachers and staff are phenomenal in so many ways. They embody the true definition of "dedication to the students and the goal of higher learning" -not just in academics, but in life lessons as well. The PTA is a strong presence as well. We are fortunate to live within its boundaries so that my daughter can attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2012

MHT school is amazing. I have two children who attend there and so far both had a great experience. A wonderful teachers, principal, community, overall great education and discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2011

Could not have asked for a better school. Very pleased with the school the teachers, and the new principal. It has a great community school which was so unexpected. Gald we took the plunge for public schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2011

Great school. So many memories from playing "kickback" to football with dear friends. I would definitely recommend this school to an upcoming student. -Ceejhz C/O 2002


Posted February 2, 2011

Great community oriented school. Quality teachers. Recent API scores report at 901! Definitely up and coming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2011

Great school!!!! we are very lucky to have this school in our neighborhood. my 3 daugthers attend Mj and we are very pleased with the stuff and the teachers. In here you know everyone and everyone knows you...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2008

We were very apprehensive about starting school two years ago. Daly City schools seemed to be a little daunting. Our experience at Tobias has been excellent! We have had two wonderful teachers. My son has enjoyed this school and the learning atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

Great princpal and helpful, family oriented school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2006

Tobias is a great school. The lay out lends to a close knot community feel. The teachers are professional and are always available for questions. The new principal has been a great addition. He has set a clear focus for the students and teachers. He seems to prioritize student achievement and a major drive for Tobias. We are very happy here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2005

I do agree that transfers should be kept to a minimum through a more rigorous screening program like other exceptional schools. The teachers are great, the Eagle Olympics is a wonderful event. More attention needs to be paid to the different range of students such as slow learners, average students as well as nurturing exceptional students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2005

Great school. Very nice building layout providing safe environment. Committed staff. Students get great education although there are troublesome students transferring in from other neighborhoods; these students distract and disrupt classroom environment. Not much parental involvement. Despite PTA trying to get more parents involved in activities, it is always the same dozen parents doing everything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

They have a good teacher and good discipline. Good environment and educated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2004

Of the those schools my wife and me have researched we have found for our child a public school with a superior staff of educators and high ranks. The school is a little outdated, but these are things that should bare little consideration, but should be noted. What is important is that my child has learned and excelled at M.J. Tobias. They have regular reading assignments, the children are rewarded for their efforts, and their is afterschool care with tutors to assist in homework assignments. Options - such as the 'choice menu' gives my child a chance to try new things and enhances her diet. Parents are invited to attend lunch with their children if they wish. All in all this school is tops in my books. I only wish there was more funding available for our school(s) to provide additional extra curricular activities. Top grades for M.J. Tobias
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2004

This school is the best in the district. But the the kids need longer recess. The kids need more play time. They also need better lunches and a sports team. The school should take more pride in their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2004

Always striving to be better, for more community involvement, great attention and care given to at-risk students. Intelligent, caring and totally involved leadership. Active PTA, needs more parental involvement. Some really superior teachers, especially in lower levels. Good reading programs, after-school homework help, Conveniently situated on a lovely site; like all schools, needs updating and upgrading. Could use a gymnasium and an auditorium. Highly recommended. (Parental involvement means better grades, more highly motivated students.)
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

924

Change from
2011 to 2012

+28

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

924

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+28

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Females90%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state80%

Math

All Students90%
Females90%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learner91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)87%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students69%
Females68%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students93%
Females95%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipino91%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learner89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Females96%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learner90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)93%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students78%
Females80%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipino82%
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Females100%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only98%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students90%
Females100%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students86%
Females95%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females92%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students85%
Females75%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability85%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 62% 11%
Hispanic 18% 51%
White 9% 27%
Two or more races 7% 3%
Black 2% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 131%N/A54%
English language learners 233%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Cantonese 41% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 21% 1%
Arabic 12% 1%
Spanish 11% 85%
Burmese 6% 0%
Indonesian 2% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 2% 1%
Russian 2% 0%
Vietnamese 2% 2%
Japanese 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 24N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 9N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 94%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 6%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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725 Southgate Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015
Phone: (650) 991-1246

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